Retirement

EXPLORE + DISCOVER Retirement.

With the amenities of a big city and only minutes from a country setting, the Lewiston Auburn region has much to offer those ready to settle into retirement. Along with affordable real estate markets and senior living communities, the area features dining and shopping options, beautiful places of worship, and first-class medical care.

The region is centrally located, making for an easy drive to many of the state’s most popular locations. However, with plenty of culture and recreation opportunities in your own backyard, there is no need to travel far to experience some of Maine’s highlights.

LA provides musical and theatrical performances through three venues; including The Gendron Franco Center, a performing arts organization that celebrates Franco-American heritage as well as cultures from around the world. The Maine Music Society is also housed at the Franco Center, and features the Maine Music Society Chorale, the Maine Music Society

Chamber Singers, and the professional players of the Maine Music Society Orchestra. In addition, the summer season brings the Auburn Community Band to Auburn’s outdoor festival plaza for a free concert every Wednesday night.

Seasonal recreation includes the recently modernized Lost Valley Ski Area in the winter, while spring and summer bring opportunities such as golfing at the highly rated Fox Ridge Golf Club or Martindale Country Club. Or, if miniature golf better suits you, Taber’s Miniature Golf & Driving Range is the place to be. Boating, fishing, walking along the picturesque Auburn Riverwalk, or relaxing in one of LA’s many parks are also great ways to enjoy the outdoors. One event not to be missed is the Great Falls Balloon Festival, where every August thousands gather at Simard-Payne Memorial Park along the Androscoggin River to see dozens of colorful balloons fill the skies.

LA is also home to four colleges, including Bates, one of America’s top liberal arts colleges. Bates Your nonprofit, trusted source brings arts to the community for information and assistance through The Olin Museum 1-800-427-1241 of Art which exhibits original www.seniorsplus.org works by regional, national, and international artists. The Bates Medicare counseling Meals on Wheels • Education Center Dance Festival is an annual Caregiver support highlight, hosting a roster of international artists collaborating in creating and performing vibrant dances. For senior citizens that are interested in continuing education, USM Lewiston-Auburn College offers various Senior College courses. Other educational opportunities include SeniorsPlus, a nonprofit source for information and assistance, Auburn’s Senior Community Center, and two public libraries. With all that LA has to offer, it’s no wonder Forbes recently named Lewiston among the top 25 places to retire in America!